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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 537.83 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 537.83 and 185.27 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 537.83 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/537.83 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 537.83 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 99,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,643.76/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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